Showing Love...

Jerry is the young boy who has had a surgery as a baby which left him without the possibility of urinating for the last eight years. The surgery left him with a hole in each side of his stomach where urine passed from his body continuously. His mother would rap him in towels to soak it up, but it did not last long before they were wet and smelled. Therefore the other children would shun him. Through your faithful prayers and actions, Jerry was able to have surgery on Feb 9th. We had the opportunity to visit with him on Friday morning and hear the report from his mother that he was able to urinate normally without any problems. We rejoice with him and his mother for what God has done. Thanks to you who have given and prayed.

It has been a great week in Jubilee. There was a group from Omaha and a group from Blackshear Ga. which combined efforts to bring hope to those in Jubilee. Some helped with construction to replace a leaking roof on Alberto's house and put a concrete floor in it. They also visited Felishaia's home which needed to be destroyed where a new one could be constructed. They were not able to complete the process, but were able to get the roof on. It will be completed in the next couple of days with local labor.



In addition to construction, the teams combined their medical talents and did several clinics. The need for medicines here seems to be so great, but God seems to continue to provide much through the body of Christ. We are so grateful for those who continue to build relationships into the Kingdom of God. They also participated in the English class building relationships with others. The team from Ga. also bought 2,200 lbs of rice and 1,000 lbs of beans to feed the children. We praise God for His supply through the Body of Christ.

I have mentioned before how we only have the opportunity to submit our lives when there is a difference of opinion. Whether it is with our spouse, our boss, or even with Jesus when His will needs to take priority over ours. While in devotion on Wednesday morning of this week, God spoke to me about our need to love and how it is easy to share love when it does not cost us anything, or when there is no strife. But what about the opportunities we have which are more difficult to share God's love. When there is disagreement, when there is strife, when there is persecution. These are the times when we have the greatest opportunity to share and extend the love of God with others and prefer others over ourselves. I don't know about you, but these are the times which it is difficult for me, yet we are commanded to do this as Christians. May God bless us as we continue to love, respect, and pray for those who are difficult in our relationships.

Mary has had a bad cold this week, but is doing some better now. The school continues to do great with Laura Lynn leading the effort there. Construction has resumed and doing well. Marvin is Back in our home. He is doing good. His Tb and CD4 test were both good, though he has had some swelling in his lympnodes this week. Please continue to pray for him. Kervins from Dorothy's has been with us for several weeks now. Thank each of you for your support and prayers which is changes lives for the Kingdom of God.

With love in Christ,

Kingdom Expanded...

People continue to come to know Jesus in the mist of many problems. It has been a very interesting week for salivations. Mike Banker was along with the team from SSCC (Saint Simons Community Church) and during the week the Holy Spirit brought him to a place where he realized he needed to follow Jesus. Mike is now a Christian from the Brunswick area. There was a very special time of Baptism in the ocean during our return trip. People have asked me before if it "is ok to bring people here who are not Christians?" Of course it is. If we do not allow people to get close enough to us to know us and the God we serve, how will they ever know Him? Pastor David and I had another opportunity this past week on Wednesday to witness to Lucner. He still was not ready to follow Christ. On Thursday, his girlfriend came to us with her cousin and both wanted to follow Jesus. We were able to talk with them and pray with them. Please continue to pray for them as they walk with God and also pray for Lucner as he continues to contemplate his decision. Another lady who's husband died, was renting a house and the landlord asked her to leave because she could not pay. We were able to find her a house and a bed. She then wanted to follow Jesus. Praise the Lord of the Harvest.

It has been an awesome week with SSCC. There were two doctors and three nurses on the team. They were able to work one day in the tent areas of PAP and did two full day medical clinics in Roboto and at Pastor Genada's. There are many people in Gonaives who have injuries from the earthquake. In addition to the medical clinics, they were able to give away 5 big suitcases full of medicines and medical equipment. We praise the Lord for those who have given where those who are less fortunate can have.

On Thursday. Jack from my hometown of Waynesville, collected $550 to buy Chickens for people in Jubilee. So we were able to buy 100 chickens, bring them to our home, invite people from Jubilee. In addition to that we had many clothes, and shoes which we needed to give away. So when they arrived, we were able to give each one two chickens and a bag of clothes and shoes. We praise the Lord for the Body of Christ who have given that others may have. In addition to this work, they visited Sherrie and Dorothy's work in PAP, Spent time on Prayer mountain, and began many relationships with people they never known and taught some of the children in school. It was sure a pleasure to have our friends Kathy and Beaver on this team who contributed so much. We love you guys! We praise the Lord for this team and their willingness to serve in a flexible way. Thanks to SSCC from the people of Haiti.

Laura Lynn has been Gonaives for 6 weeks now and has committed to help in the school for a year. It has been great seeing the changes in the children since she has arrived. She will be living in a simple apartment in Jubilee with very little. On Thursday night the team gave her a house warming with many gifts that will help her in her simple life. This is another way God has provided through the body of Christ as people step out in obedience. Please continue to pray for Laura Lynn and others who God is calling here for longer term service.

Mary and I have had a few days of rest and are trying to get things going again in Gonaives. It has been a blessing to be able to help out the people in PAP with all the destruction and the great need. Through those of you who have given, we have been able to buy a lot of food and help many people who were displaced from there homes. Please continue to pray for those who are living in tents as the rain is being more frequent here in PAP. Thank you for those who have co-labored with us to help those in need. We have friends and Pastors in PAP who we are continuing to help along the way. If God leads you to continue to help with earthquake victims, you can let me know what it is designated for or you can give to Sherrie Fausey through CLF as many of her teachers have lost there home and she is trying to build a building to place the orphans in. May God richly bless you as you continue to serve Him by serving others.

With love in Christ,

Prayer request

Provisions for those who have been displaced in PAP.

Continued provision for the children in Jubilee

Continued provision in the school.

Continued provision for construction of school and clinic.